EA SPORTS Active 5K Challenge… Getting my rear in gear!
I found out about the EA SPORTS Active 5K Challenge on Twitter earlier this month.
Basically, the purpose is to take your exercise routine to the next level by training for a 5K using EA SPORTS Active for the Wii. No specific race, just one in your community that’s being held between October 17th and November 15th of this year.
I’ve walked my share of 5Ks, but never run one, so I decided to sign up and make that my goal. The question was which one? I’ve done the Turkey Trot in DC before, but that’s not until Thanksgiving, so I had to search for something sooner. When I saw the list of races in the DC Metro area, “Get Your Rear in Gear” stuck out to me because of its clever name. When I clicked on its homepage for more information, I got it. It’s an event run by the Colon Cancer Coalition to raise funds and increase awareness about this terrible disease.
I teared up. This was meant to be. My aunt Annie lost her fight with colon cancer just 6 weeks ago.
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o I registered for the run and also signed up to become an EA SPORTS Active 5K Challenge Community Leader. As a Community Leader, I’ll be leading a group of challengers through the 5K, keep them motivated, host training sessions, and write about my experience. We’ll all get team t-shirts to wear during the run, and I’ll receive a complimentary copy of the new More Workouts program (coming out in November), as a thank you. I named my team Joie de Vivre, in memory of my aunt, who was so full of life!
Check out the list of Community Leaders and see if there’s a 5K being organized in your city! Email the leader in your area and then sign up: easportsactive5kchallenge.eventbrite.com to officially be included in the challenge. If you’d like to donate to my fundraising efforts, I’d greatly appreciate it! You can do so by visiting my donation page.
I’m traveling this week, so I’ll officially start training on Saturday. That will give me 6 weeks to get in running shape! Now all I need is a few good team members to join me. There’s a training schedule on the EA SPORTS Active website to use as a guide with a 4-week program for those that want to run/walk the 5K and another for those that would like to run the entire distance (me!). Each workout is about 20-30 minutes in length and alternates between workouts on the Wii and jogs/walks outside. To make it a 6-week program, I’ve added one week of easy intensity workouts and an extra week of medium intensity. I’ve already loaded the workout into my Wii. It includes a little bit of cardio and a whole lot of lower body exercises. The great thing is that I can totally customize it if there’s something that’s not working for me, or if I find it to be too easy. That’s what I love about EA SPORTS Active. That and the fact that it’s helped me lose 20 pounds since August! If you don’t have a Wii already, now might be the right time to get your hands on a console, since the price just dropped by $50 yesterday.
I have a copy of EA SPORTS Active to give away so that one of my readers can join me on this challenge! To enter, please leave a relevant comment. I’d love a little motivation. 
For extra entries:
- Blog about this giveaway, linking back to this post.
- Subscribe to my feed (or let me know if you already do).
- Follow me on Twitter (@OhMariana) and tweet about this giveaway: I want to ‘get my rear in gear’ with #EASActive! Win a copy from @ohMariana – http://bit.ly/1RfflI
- Grab my button (at the bottom of the page) and link to me in your sidebar or blog roll.
- Become a fan of Riding With No Hands on Facebook (or tell me if you are already!)
Contest ends: Monday, October 12th, 2009 11:59 pm EST. US entries only. Leave a separate comment for each entry & a valid email address/blog URL. Winner, chosen at random, has 3 days to claim their prize.
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I could really use this! I had to be on steriods for 2 weeks and I gained a pound a day! This would help me to get some pounds off.
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With the nasty weather on its way it would be great to have a way to stay active indoors. Thanks!
I could really use this. I love Wii Fit. It’s actually FUN to do. I bet this is too. Thanks for the contest.
I’ve played thw Wii Fit and I loved that.
This looks like a great motivator! I am nearing senior age (yipes!) and could certainly im-rove my fitness. Thank you!
I know Wii Fit got me up and moving! This one is probably pretty good too.
I just ran a 5k and would love to keep fit all year! kbroderi@msn.com
I have just started using Wii fit and I am seeing results. But I am getting a little bored and was looking at this software at the store the other day. I would love it to add variety to my morning workouts.
I have heard really good things about this. Thanks!
I think it is great that Nintendo is essentially encouraging people to participate in 5Ks and get active towards their favorite cause. I had trouble loading the leader page to see if there were any runs in my area. It says error after loading the names of countries.
Anyway I’d love to win this. Oh and good luck with your run.
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My husband was just diagnosed with high blood pressure. He really needs to get more active and get it under control. This would be a big help.
You have motivated me! I could certainly stand to lose some poundage and this game would definitely help!
My husband’s a runner. He started by walking too. Then he started jogging and finally running. He now uses 5K races as a motivator to keep training during the winter so he can raise money for charity by running the races in the summer!
Good luck on your race.
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Thanks so much for the chance.
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With winter around the corner, this and Wii Fit will keep me going….and warm
I just moved out of an apartment complex with a gym to a basement apartment with no workout equipment available… so I definitely need some in-home exercise available to me!
Good Luck and I know you will do great and and make yourself look even greater in the process.
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Good Luck you can do it.
I’m trying to win this for my mom, although she is almost 60 I don’t know anyone in better shape. She would love to do a 5K!
If you miss one day, don’t let it ruin it for you! Just get back in there the next time! No guilt trips!
Just today i was telling my husband that I REALLY wanted to change things and get in shape! This quote from Dr.Bill Cosby ALWAYS helps me stay motivated “you have to WANT it more than you are AFRAID of it” it’s really deep and very true. Good luck, WE can do it!!
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The wii is a great way to exercise, concentrate on just having fun and it won’t seem like a chore.
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I, too, need motivation on this road to better health. I am trying to lose about half of me! Exercise is so hard to get motivated for! I am agoraphobic and don’t go outside much. It would be nice to have a program I could do in my home.
My sister would love this prize for loosening up and strength control. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
I got this game when it came out and I love it! it’s so much fun and I found that if I stick with it.. the more I do it the more I want to do it!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
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This is a great prize, enter me too! I would love to have the motivation to train like you do!
You can do it!
And maybe I can too? haha
Thanks
I am a bit overweight. I can really use this
I would love to get my rear in gear with the EA Sports Active Challenge game for the Wii. It would be a good way to get motivated to lose weight for the holiday season. Thanks for the great giveaway!
You’re running for a great cause. Colon cancer runs in my family as well. Good luck on the race!
What fun! I’d love to try it- and more power to you.
I also need some motivation and this seems like the perfect chance. I have heard great things about these EA Sports Active games.
It’s great to find creative ways to exercise. Just be sure to change it up every so often or you’ll get bored.
What a great cause to run for, I would love to get back into running and run a 5K.
I am having a good time with the Wii fit, and this game makes me interested as well. I have heard good things
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Hi good luck with your race. In high school I was on the cross country team and I ran my fair share of 5k’s and even a half marathon. Good luck and pace yourself. Sprint the ending though, as it can really improve your time and place.
I can’t imagine training for a 5K using wii, but i think it would be cool to try!
i’ve always thought the way to exercise is to occupy your mind as you do it
I just got the Wii and LOVE IT, this would be a great addition!
A perfect game for both my grandson and me.
need more exercise games for when the weather turns foul and can’t go out and do stuffs
I wonder if there’s going to be a sequel to the game incorporating the wii motion plus attachment